where to find wire?

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I got a new gig making small lawn sign supports. The example the customer supplied is 5/32" galvanized wire. I fabricated the needed press/jig to form wire. I used carbon tig wire for the proto-type but need to find a supply of cheap wire for production. Anyone know where to buy cheap galvanized wire?Miller TrailBlazer 251Miller HF-250-1Miller MaxStar 150 STLHyperTherm PowerMax 380 plasmaLincoln PowerMig 180Millermatic 252Miller Diversion 180
Reply:What about a fencing outfit, the wire they use to strenghten the bottom of the chain link? I don't know if it comes that big but it night be wrth a try....Mike
Reply:Have you tried the local metal supply?  Most metal suppliers can get just about any kind of metal even if you don't see it in stock in their yard.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Originally Posted by DesertRider33Have you tried the local metal supply?  Most metal suppliers can get just about any kind of metal even if you don't see it in stock in their yard.
Reply:Originally Posted by mrmikeyWhat about a fencing outfit, the wire they use to strenghten the bottom of the chain link? I don't know if it comes that big but it night be wrth a try....Mike
Reply:Have you tried Tractor Supply? It sounds like the same gauge as electric fence wire.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:Originally Posted by waginI have not had much luck with the local metal suppliers. If your desired purchase does not require a tractor trailer truck delivery, their prices are ridiculous. That is if they will even deal with the small customer. I had a supplier quote a 4x8 sheet of 18ga. stainless, 304 and 316, She asked the number of sheets, I replied one, she snickered, put me on hold and then quoted $320.00 and $380.00. The local scrap guy, he also sells new material, sold me one for $120.00 but he does not handle wire.
Reply:There are so many metal suppliers in my area and not alot of work going around lately so they're usually very happy to have whatever business comes in their door and are willing to work on price and quantity and special orders.   I guess your suppliers out there are making more money than ours out here.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op